China in Africa

Since 1971, China-Cameroon ties have gone from largely symbolic to deep defense and political cooperation.

Even as China built up its influence, it remained deeply vulnerable to negative counter-narratives from the United States. That’s the paradox of hegemony.

Taiwan’s decision to establish relations with the unrecognized state – with a probable eye on formalizing country-to-country ties – is an unusually audacious move.

China is attempting to build a soft power network across Africa. The experience of the Confucius Institute in Mozambique suggests the effort is only partially successful.

Increasingly, U.S. diplomacy around the world is being shaped by the perceived competition with China.

China is finding an eager partner in Eritrea, an autocratic state generally overlooked entirely by world powers.

China and many African countries have converging interests in ensuring a stable, secure, and peaceful Africa.

China is building influence in the West African power, but illegal mining issues continue to plague ties.

The U.S.-China trade spat puts more pressure on the China-Kenya economic relationship, already beset by BRI concerns.

Interracial relationships between Africans and Chinese are changing how Chinese identity is defined for their children.

StarTimes is making inroads across the continent, and winning fans in the process.

Negative interactions with Chinese companies and individuals are hurting the country’s image in many African countries.